20 West Physicians Named Castle Connolly Top Docs

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🏆 20 West physicians have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors 🏆 Castle Connolly’s Top Docs represent the ✨top 7%✨ of all U.S. practicing physicians! Selected through a rigorous process of peer nominations and thorough vetting by a physician-led research team, these doctors are truly top-notch healthcare providers. Their exceptional clinical care, specialty expertise, and… Read more »

Breast Cancer Disparity Abstract Accepted into SABCS

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An abstract created in partnership with Dr. Gregory Vidal and Dr. Andrea Curry of our West family about Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities has been officially accepted by San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Alongside Rabble Health and the Urban Health Education & Support Services, this team will present methods used to measurably address social determinants of… Read more »

Looking Towards the Future of HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

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Exciting Advances in Endocrine Therapies for Breast Cancer! 🌟 In a recent OncLive Peer Exchange, our very own Dr. Gregory Vidal shares a panel with Dr. Komal Jhaveri, Dr. Timothy Pluard, Dr. Aditya Bardia, and Dr. VK Gadi to discuss the promising landscape of novel endocrine drugs. Discussion highlights include: – The emergence of selective… Read more »

The Best of ASCO – Memphis

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West Medical Oncologists, Dr. Bradley Somer and Dr. Gregory Vidal are two of the presenters for the upcoming Best of ASCO – Memphis Conference. Dr. Vidal will host two sessions: the SEEK Workshop Primer Panel and Diversity in Cancer Care, while Dr. Somer will host a session on GU Cancers. This Post ASCO Review will… Read more »

Standard-of-Care Treatment Approaches for HR+/HER2 Early Breast Cancer ft. Dr. Gregory Vidal

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In a recent OncLive Peer Exchange, Dr. Gregory Vidal partnered with a panel of breast oncology experts to discuss the standard-of-care treatment approaches for early-stage HR-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer.   Topics include: – Evolution of HER2-negative management – Updates in HR-positive treatment – Importance of genetic testing – Utilization of endocrine therapy – BRCA mutations and… Read more »

Dr. Gregory Vidal Gives Oral Presentation on Next Generational Sequencing Study at ASCO23

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Through research and partnerships across the oncology community, we are committed to closing the gap in existing disparities in cancer care.   A new study in partnership with Dr. Gregory Vidal and our West family, OneOncology, Genentech, and Flatiron Health examined elements of inequity in next generation sequencing (NGS) for patients with advanced non-small cell lung… Read more »

2023 Top Doctors

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP DOCTORS! Castle Connolly recently announced their 2023 #TopDoc picks, and 18 of our West physicians were selected. Of over 850,000 practicing providers in the U.S., our doctors were chosen though a rigorous 3rd party research process including study of their professional qualifications, education, appointments, leadership, reputation, and disciplinary history. Patients always… Read more »

Conversations for Change

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Here at West, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to reducing cancer disparities.   On Friday, March 3, Dr. Gregory Vidal led a workshop called “Conversations for Change” aimed to encourage conversations about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer to primary care providers in our community.   Discussions included: – Diagnostic Standards… Read more »

“Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conversations for Change”

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Our West family is excited to host the upcoming “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conversations for Change” on Friday, March 3. Aimed to improve pathways for care and end disparities in our area, Dr. Gregory Vidal and several fellow West providers invite primary care providers to this collaborative meeting. Topics include: – Barriers to Access of Cancer Care… Read more »

“Conversations for Change” hosted by Dr. Vidal

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to reducing cancer disparities. We believe everyone should have the ability to benefit from advancements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. West Medical Oncologist, Dr. Gregory Vidal, will be hosting a “Conversation for Change” on Friday, March 3 for Primary Care Providers to discuss: – Diagnostic Standards for… Read more »